Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
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"Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat" is a story by Roald Dahl
which first appeared in the 1959 issue of Nugget.
and was the Season 6 opener, originally broadcast on 27 September 1960 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock
himself.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
which first appeared in the 1959 issue of Nugget.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents Version
This short story was filmed as an episode of Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock. The series featured dramas, thrillers, and mysteries. By the premiere of the show on October 2, 1955, Hitchcock had been directing films for over three decades...
and was the Season 6 opener, originally broadcast on 27 September 1960 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was a British film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood...
himself.